Wondrous Woman

Book excerpt: WONDROUS WOMAN: Spanish for Childbirth and Women's Health, is a tool to help childbirth professionals learn how to communicate with Spanish-speaking women through the various stages of the journey toward motherhood. The book offers Spanish/English terminology, cultural awareness activities and language learning strategies specific to childbirth and women's health. Six audio CDs may be purchased separately for listening and pronunciation practice through the author's website at http: //susannadathur.com. The book includes the following units: Unit One: Prenatal Care, Obstetric Histories, The Physical Exam, Childbirth Education Unit Two: Hospital Admissions, Labor and Delivery, Comfort Measures, Medications Unit Three: Postpartum Mother/Infant Care and Breastfeeding Unit Four: Neonatal Intensive Care and Hospital Discharge Unit Five: Well Woman Care, Family Planning, Gynecology, Culture and Birth A gift boxed set, which includes the book and 6 CDs, is available at http: //susannadathur.com